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Connecticut Hiking Guide to Haunted Trails and Local Legends
Connecticut offers more than picturesque town greens and colonial architecture. Beyond the white church steeples lie forests and meadows filled with spine-chilling ghost stories, mysterious cryptids, and legends passed down through generations. Spooky Trails and Tall Tales Connecticut combines outdoor adventure with paranormal folklore, creating a unique hiking experience through New England's most haunted landscapes.What's Inside This Trail Guide
This book collects Connecticut's whispered campfire tales and mysterious legends for the first time in one volume. Each story includes detailed route information and trailhead directions, allowing readers to visit the actual locations where these legends originated. From spine-chilling ghosts guarding Captain Kidd's treasure to the Devil's abode and shadowy creatures like the Glawackus, these tales bring Connecticut's hidden history to life.Hiking Routes with Historical Context
Every legend featured includes the necessary navigation details for hikers ready to explore beyond their town lines. The guide provides practical trailhead information alongside captivating folklore, making it both a functional hiking resource and an entertaining collection of regional stories. Whether you're a serious hiker or a folklore enthusiast, this book offers a fresh perspective on Connecticut's outdoor spaces.New England Folklore and Cultural Heritage
Author Stephen Gencarella, a professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst specializing in New England folklore, brings academic expertise to these regional tales. His work focuses on preserving and documenting the oral traditions that define New England culture. This guide serves as both entertainment and cultural preservation, recording stories that existed only in whispers until now.Supporting Connecticut State Parks
A portion of royalties from this book supports Friends of Connecticut State Parks, contributing to the preservation and maintenance of the trails and natural spaces featured throughout the guide. Your purchase helps protect the landscapes where these legends continue to live.Product Details
Paperback format makes this guide easy to carry on trails. Published in September 2019 by Falcon Press Publishing, this regional guide serves hikers, history buffs, paranormal enthusiasts, and anyone interested in Connecticut's cultural heritage. The book works as a practical trail companion or an engaging read about Northeast folklore and haunted places.You May Also Like
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